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Gazprom, Bulgaria to Sign South Stream Feasibility Study Deal Next Week

Gazprom, Bulgaria to Sign South Stream Feasibility Study Deal Next Week

Russia's state-controlled gas export monopoly Gazprom will sign an agreement with Bulgaria on a feasibility study of the Bulgarian part of the South Stream pipeline, Bulgarian news agency BGNES quoted Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller as saying on Friday following talks with the Bulgarian government.

Enels Green IPO Values Unit at as Much as $14.8 Billion

Enel's Green IPO Values Unit at as Much as $14.8 Billion

Enel SpAhas valued its renewable energy unit at as much as 10.5 billion euros ($14.8 billion) as it prepares Europe’s largest initial public offering since 2007 to pay down debt.

Iran May Increase Oil Reserves Again

Iran May Increase Oil Reserves Again

Iran may increase oil reserves again and sees international sanctions as an opportunity for local companies, the country's oil minister said Thursday.

Gazprom Plans To Increase Dividend To 35% Of Net Profit

Gazprom Plans To Increase Dividend To 35% Of Net Profit

Russian natural gas monopoly OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) said Thursday its management has approved a new dividend policy, which sees the limit of dividend payments increase to 35% of the company's net profit from 30% previously.

Gazprom, Romania Sign MOI On South Stream Pipeline

Gazprom, Romania Sign MOI On South Stream Pipeline

Russian natural gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) and the Romanian authorities Wednesday signed a memorandum of intent on the possibility that the South Stream pipeline may transit Romania, Gazprom's chief executive Alexei Miller said, news agency Mediafax reported.

End-2010 US Oil Stockpile Seen At 26-Year High

End-2010 US Oil Stockpile Seen At 26-Year High

Total US company-held stocks of crude oil and refined petroleum products are expected to stand at 1.094 bil bbls at the end of 2010, the highest end-year level since 1984, the EIA projects in its Oct Short-Term Energy Outlook released Wed.

EIA Cuts 2011 Natural Gas Price View 4% To $4.58/MMBtu

EIA Cuts 2011 Natural Gas Price View 4% To $4.58/MMBtu

The Energy Information Administration, citing strong U.S. natural gas production, cut its 2011 average price forecast to $4.58/MMBtu, down from last month's forecast of $4.76/MMBtu. The EIA sees gas production this year rising 3.5%, but expects drilling activity to slow heading into next year.

TNK-BP Plans Global Push as Oligarchs Share Record $4bn Dividend

TNK-BP Plans Global Push as Oligarchs Share Record $4bn Dividend

The payout is about 70pc more than TNK-BP's first-half net profits of $2.43bn. Despite the huge shareholder dividend, TNK-BP has renewed its ambitions to expand through acquisitions and become an international player, according to its chief operating officer.